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Computacenter

UK/European IT Services

Managed ServicesCloudIT InfrastructureCybersecurity +2
3.7
/ 5.0
★★★★☆
4000 reviews
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"Solid, stable European IT services provider. Good for work-life balance and long-term career in Europe."

👍 Stable FTSE 250 company. Good work-life balance. Consistent … 👎 Limited global brand. Below-market comp for senior roles. Th…
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21000
Employees
📅
1981
Founded
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Hatfield
Headquarters

UK-based IT services and solutions provider listed on FTSE 250. Strong in managed infrastructure, cloud services, and IT hardware/software resale across Europe and North America. Known for consistent financial performance and disciplined acquisition strategy.

🏢 Culture & Red Flags

✅Strong financial performance — consistent revenue and profit growth
✅FTSE 250 listed provides transparency and governance
✅Good client retention rates driven by quality service delivery
✅Acquisition strategy (Pinnacle, Crayon) demonstrates disciplined growth
✅Strong UK and European market position with manufacturing/industrial depth
🚩Limited brand recognition outside Europe and UK
🚩Below-market compensation compared to US consulting firms
🚩Thin margins in hardware and licensing resell business
🚩Integration risk from ongoing acquisition strategy
🚩Managed services margin pressure from hyperscaler competition

Worker Pros

👍 FTSE 250 transparency and financial stability 👍 Strong UK and European market position 👍 Good work-life balance compared to US consulting peers 👍 Consistent growth — stable employment 👍 Good client retention and long-term relationships

Worker Cons

👎 Limited brand presence outside UK/Europe 👎 Below-market compensation for senior technical roles 👎 Hardware/Licensing resell has thin margins 👎 Acquisition integration can be bumpy 👎 Managed services margins under hyperscaler pressure

💰 Financial Profile

ASX Ticker
CCC.L ↗
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Annual Revenue
$7.5B
Profit Margin
3.8%
Typical Salary Range
$40,000 - $130,000

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📊 Employee Sentiment

Overall: Positive

  • 🟡 Employee Satisfaction Moderate
  • 🟡 Career Growth Moderate
  • 🟢 Work-Life Balance Good
  • 🟢 Job Security High
  • 🟢 Management Good

🎓 Certifications & Specialties

Certifications
Microsoft PartnerAWS PartnerCisco PartnerVMware PartnerISO 27001
Specialties
Managed ServicesCloudIT InfrastructureCybersecurityDigital TransformationHardware & Licensing
Typical Clients
EnterpriseGovernmentManufacturingFinancial ServicesHealthcare

📰 What's Being Said — Computacenter (5 items)

🔥 4,000 Glassdoor reviews: 'Solid company, good work-life balance, but don't expect US-level compensation'
📌 Hardware and licensing resell margins structurally thin
📌 Acquisitions (Pinnacle, Crayon) need ongoing integration attention
📌 Some legacy IT teams report slower innovation cycles
📌 Brand recognition outside core European markets is limited

🗣️ Employee Sentiment

What employees like

Stable FTSE 250 company. Good work-life balance. Consistent growth. Strong UK/Europe presence.

What employees dislike

Limited global brand. Below-market comp for senior roles. Thin margins in legacy business lines.

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